F1 News: Helmut Marko reveals Red Bull DECISION after suspension rumors

Marko arrives in Jeddah Corniche paddock — Photo: © IMAGO

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Marko reveals Red Bull DECISION after suspension rumors

The Red Bull man has become embroiled in the ongoing saga within the team

By Sam Cook.

Monday 11 March 2024 04:00

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has discussed the possibility of a suspension following a meeting with a senior figure.

Marko confirmed to Austrian TV during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend that he was set to have a meeting with Oliver Mintzlaff - the Red Bull GmbH managing director, regarding his position in the team, following rumours of a potential suspension.

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Three-time world champion Max Verstappen backed the 80-year-old, stating that he would not stay with the Milton Keynes-based outfit if Marko was to be given the boot.

The meeting with Mintzlaff is understood to have taken place on Saturday morning, just hours before the start of the race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Helmut Marko had a meeting with Oliver Mintzlaff

Helmut Marko and Christian Horner work together

Marko's future Red Bull plans revealed

The Red Bull advisor has been with the Formula 1 team since their inception into the sport back in 2005, and hopes to maintain his position into the future.

"It was a very good conversation," he told Sky Germany ahead of the race in Saudi Arabia. "Of course calmness needs to return to the team. That is a priority, but we agreed on all points.

"I'll carry on," the Austrian defiantly clarified, before talking about his length of contract with the world champions: "Three years, but as I said, things have to calm down."

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